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Cognitive training can reduce depression, improve brain health in TBI patients

New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals years after they have suffered a traumatic brain injury.

30 May 2018

Scientists develop natural, non-toxic hair dye from blackcurrant skins

Whether they're trying to hide some gray or embrace a new or quirky color, people adore hair dyes. But some of these dyes may be harmful to humans and the environment.

30 May 2018

Research: Divorce is linked to poor health outcomes, greater risk for early death

A growing body of research links divorce to a wide range of poor health outcomes, including greater risk for early death. However, the reason for the connection is not well understood.

30 May 2018

New brain implant may help treat Parkinson's disease

Deep brain stimulation has been used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms for 25 years, but limitations have led researchers to look for ways to improve the technique.

30 May 2018

World MS Day

Today, it is world MS day. We aim to raise awareness of the current research and how treating the condition has changed over the years.

30 May 2018

New 3D brain organoid may hold potential in drug discovery, disease modeling

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine scientists have developed a 3D brain organoid that could have potential applications in drug discovery and disease modeling.

30 May 2018

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

A case study and subsequent literature review has concluded that absent signs of clinical infection, breastfeeding should continue normally when mother and baby are diagnosed with Red Diaper Syndrome caused by Serratia marcescens, an opportunistic bacteria.

30 May 2018

Radiotherapy drug used for treating rare neuroendocrine cancers can be safe, effective for patients

A radiotherapy drug that treats the rare neuroendocrine cancers pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma can be both effective and safe for patients, according to the findings of a multi-center trial led by researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

30 May 2018

New studies focus on vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, for infants, children

Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy and for infants and children is the focus of two studies, an editorial and a patient page.

30 May 2018

Defective energy production may explain why our brains are prone to age-related diseases

Defective energy production in old neurons might explain why our brains are so prone to age-related diseases.

30 May 2018

Small defect in tissues can lead normal cells to take on characteristics of diseased cells

Homeowners know that one little termite can lead to big problems: while termites are efficient at gnawing away at wood, they can do even more damage if the wood is already broken or has another defect.

29 May 2018

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key brain synapses related to autism

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key synapses in the brain that may contribute to further neurodevelopmental delay in children with autism and other intellectual disabilities, suggests a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine published online in Cell Reports.

29 May 2018

Scientists identify neural circuit that gives rise to anxiety

Neuroscientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have identified a neural circuit in the amygdala, the brain's seat of emotion processing, that gives rise to anxiety.

29 May 2018

New study shows that epigenetic silencing of genes limits eye development of cave fish

Loss of eye tissue in blind cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus), which occurs within a few days of their development, happens through epigenetic silencing of eye-related genes, according to a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Epigenetic regulation is a process where genes are turned off or on, typically in a reversible or temporary manner.

29 May 2018

UH biomedical engineer wins NSF Career Award to improve nanoparticle drug delivery

The National Science Foundation has awarded University of Houston biomedical engineer Sheereen Majd the Career Award and $500,000 to improve nanoparticle drug delivery.

29 May 2018

Researchers analyze underlying electrophysiological indicators of brain hemorrhage

Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have analyzed the underlying electrophysiological indicators of subarachnoid hemorrhage, the second most common type of brain hemorrhage that can lead to ischemic stroke within a matter of days.

29 May 2018

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Diabetes in pregnant women can have serious health consequences for both mother and baby, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified four target areas in which increased surveillance, screening, and preventive care can improve maternal and infant health.

29 May 2018

Columbia researchers develop new non-invasive approach to permanently correct vision

Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an increasing problem around the world. There are now twice as many people in the US and Europe with this condition as there were 50 years ago. In East Asia, 70 to 90 percent of teenagers and young adults are nearsighted.

29 May 2018

Combining football with dietary guidance helps improve fitness, health in older prediabetics

Twice-weekly football training combined with dietary guidance improves fitness level and cardiovascular health profile in untrained 55-70-year-old women and men with prediabetes. Also leads to healthier weight loss than through normal dieting.

29 May 2018

Single spinal injection reverses chemotherapy-induced pain for months in mice

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new way to block a root cause of pain. The key is a naturally occurring protein called apolipoprotein A-I binding protein (AIBP). AIBP binds to toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a protein that sits on the surface of cells like an antenna, searching for signs of infection or tissue damage.

29 May 2018

Research News and Research

Cognitive training can reduce depression, improve brain health in TBI patients

Scientists develop natural, non-toxic hair dye from blackcurrant skins

Research: Divorce is linked to poor health outcomes, greater risk for early death

New brain implant may help treat Parkinson's disease

World MS Day

New 3D brain organoid may hold potential in drug discovery, disease modeling

Study provides guidance to determine the right treatment for Red Diaper Syndrome

Radiotherapy drug used for treating rare neuroendocrine cancers can be safe, effective for patients

New studies focus on vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, for infants, children

Defective energy production may explain why our brains are prone to age-related diseases

Small defect in tissues can lead normal cells to take on characteristics of diseased cells

Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key brain synapses related to autism

Scientists identify neural circuit that gives rise to anxiety

New study shows that epigenetic silencing of genes limits eye development of cave fish

UH biomedical engineer wins NSF Career Award to improve nanoparticle drug delivery

Researchers analyze underlying electrophysiological indicators of brain hemorrhage

CDC interventions targeting gestational diabetes may help mitigate risks for mother and baby

Columbia researchers develop new non-invasive approach to permanently correct vision

Combining football with dietary guidance helps improve fitness, health in older prediabetics

Single spinal injection reverses chemotherapy-induced pain for months in mice

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